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Beni-Koji Issue: MHLW Requests Self-Inspections to Purchasers of Kobayashi’s Red Rice Yeast
The Japanese government has requested self-inspections for all companies purchasing “beni-koji” red rice yeast from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical amid increasing reports of kidney damage from people who took its dietary supplements containing the ingredient. An investigation committee established under the Ministry…
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